Phillies' Cesar Jimenez clears waivers, reports to AAA

The Phillies designated Jimenez for assignment, removing him from the 40-man roster and risking losing him to another team. Jimenez also had the option of becoming a free agent, if he wasn't claimed on waivers.

Jimenez struck out one in two thirds of an inning before being sent down.

O'Sullivan will take the mound as the team's starter against the Nationals Sunday. Jimenez retired the two batters he faced in his only appearance with the Phillies before being shipped off the roster.

The Phillies are heavy home underdogs (+180) against the Nationals and Max Scherzer Sunday.

Phillies select pitchers Jeanmar Gomez, Cesar Jimenez's contracts

Gomez posted a 0.71 ERA with nine strikeouts in 10 appearances this spring while posted a 4.35 ERA with 10 strikeouts and three walks in eight appearances.

Phillies' Cesar Jimenez headed to Triple-A

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(2/10/15) Phillies reliever Cesar Jimenez has been sent to Triple-A on Monday.

Jimenez was designated for assignment by the club, and was not claimed through waivers. He will remain with the organization, and will head to Triple-A. The 30-year-old posted a 1.69 ERA over 16 innings in the majors last year.

Phillies designate Cesar Jimenez for assignment on Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/29/15) The Phillies have designated pitcher Cesar Jimenez for assignment on Thursday, the team announced.

Philadelphia signed pitcher Chad Billingsley to a one-year deal, and needed to make room on the 40-man roster. In order to do so, Jimenez was designated for assignment. The 30-year-old Jimenez posted a 1.69 ERA over 16 innings with the major-league club last year.